Should You Train Your Cat?

Cats are known for their ability to fend for themselves in the wild, but household pets, dependent on human beings for care and feeding, require considerable attention. Educational materials on the care of cats and responsible cat ownership are available through bookstores and local humane societies.

Despite the common belief, it is possible to train your cat. Like other training programs, this one should be gentle and based in a positive attitude. You should give your cat a treat when they behave correctly in a given situation and when they misbehave you should just ignore them.

Cats learn by associating things. When a behavior or action is followed by a positive consequence (a reward) cats will repeat it. In the other hand, a behavior or action that is followed by a negative consequence or simply ignored, cats won't repeat it.

At the same time you think about training, you should also consider what things you want your cat to do, why would your cat want to do it, what is your cat's motivation, and when do you want to give your cat a reward. Discover what things motivate your cat. Most dogs are motivated by toys or food, that is why training a dog is considered much more easier and common than training a cat. Cats are motivated by food only, but, unfortunately, this only works when they are hungry!

Training your cat can ensure that you have a gentle, loving pet that does not eat your furniture and pee in your houseplants.

Training your cat does not only protect it from potential dangers, but keeps your belongings safe from destruction as well. If you want to learn more about training tips for cats and other useful information visit Training Tips For Cats

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